Company: Hack The Box
Founder: Haris Pylarinos
Website: https://www.hackthebox.com/
About Hack The Box
With companies worldwide struggling to meet the increasing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals, securing the right tools to boost security capabilities is now critical.
Hack The Box (HTB) has emerged as a revolutionary cybersecurity upskilling, certification, and talent assessment platform, setting new standards through its holistic 360º approach to cyber workforce development.
PRACTICAL LEARNING
HTB goes beyond traditional theory with a practical, gamified approach simulating real-world cyber threats. This hands-on experience allows teams to develop problem-solving skills and deepen their understanding of cybersecurity in offensive and defensive scenarios, all while enjoying the learning process. This approach has gained remarkable success, with over 2 million platform members and 1,500 organisations worldwide, including renowned names like EA Sports, Puma, NortonLifeLock, and Siemens, successfully upskilling their teams through HTB.
The platform offers diverse content for beginners to advanced cybersecurity professionals, enthusiasts, and corporate teams. It also has specialised labs for in-demand domains like pen-testing and cloud security. Additionally, HTB hosts Capture The Flag competitions open to universities, businesses, and hackers, creating a fun environment for upskilling. In 2021, the company introduced HTB Academy for Business, providing a combination of theoretical and practical learning on a wide range of cybersecurity topics and key certifications to advance employees’ cyber careers. Through the Academy, HTB has empowered enterprises from 50+ countries, with professionals worldwide studying 55,000+ hours and completing 11,000+ modules.
360º APPROACH
HTB’s standout differentiator is its comprehensive 360º approach to workforce development. It goes beyond a training platform by providing a single environment for cybersecurity teams to learn, practise, upskill, benchmark and recruit. Notably, HTB’s Talent Search function allows companies to access a leading talent pool of cybersecurity professionals, helping them recruit new talent and fill critical skills gaps.
THE WORLD’S LARGEST CYBERSECURITY COMMUNITY
HTB’s success stems not only from its advanced upskilling methodology but also from its one-of-a-kind cybersecurity community. With over 2 million active members, HTB has the largest global community. This community serves as a social network where individuals empower each other to learn and advance their careers. They also play a crucial role in shaping HTB’s upskilling methodologies, as new tactics discovered by the community are incorporated into fresh content.
HTB also organises in-person meet-ups worldwide for professionals and enthusiasts to share knowledge and develop skills. These events have been held across 38 countries, with 65 meetup groups currently active.
HTB is not just a training platform; it’s a community-driven movement that promotes cyber excellence. HTB has set a new global standard, allowing businesses, governments, universities, and individuals to plug critical skills gaps.
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